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CDPA gets all dolled up for American Girl summer camp. PAGE 20A
NFL’s Devin Hester to host football camp at Olympia High. PAGE 1B
West Orange celebrates July 4 with food, fun. PAGES 8-10A
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Park opens next month on Johns Lake The new West Orange park will offer activities such as canoeing, hiking and bird observation. WINTER GARDEN — A project that started with Orange County’s April 2007 purchase of 138 acres on the east shore of Johns Lake will result in a new park sometime next month.
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After Orange County acquired that land — previously owned by Ronald L. Stucki — officials published a plan for the Johns Lake Conservation Area in September 2011, including plans for a public park
with access from 880 Avalon Road (County Road 545). From the western side of Avalon Road — just west of Black Lake and just south of Marsh Reed Drive — the southern boundary of the
property extends straight west from Avalon Road at the stream that flows between Black Lake and Johns Lake. That boundary meets the western property edge in line with the point at which Ava-
lon Road turns south from Johns Lake. The western edge ends even with Johns Lake Pointe Boulevard, which represents the northern border
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James and Lori Plaut, of Winter Garden, announce the engagement of their daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, to Robert Michael Marshburn, son of Robert W. and Susan Marshburn of Fernandina Beach. Sarah, a graduate of Florida State University and John Tyler Community College, is an emergency department and trauma registered nurse at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Robert graduated from St. Mary’s College of Maryland and Florida Coastal School of Law. He presently works for Travelers Insurance as a claims adjuster in Naperville, Illinois. He is also a captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. The wedding is planned for Oct. 10.
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Anri Brits, the daughter of the Rev. Ferdi and Louise Brits, of Orlando, and Eddie Roberts, son of Dr. Ed and Jolene Roberts from Windsor, Ontario, were united in marriage. The newlyweds have moved to Ossining, New York, to start their residency as medical doctors in the Phelps Memorial Hospital. The Rev. Brits is the pastor at the Presbyterian Church of the Lakes and also conducted the service.
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CONSTRUCTION by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Rosen JCC continues addition Oakland awards spring 2016, JCC leaders expect their wastewater contract Bysecond phase of expansion to be complete. The agreement paves the way for the town to offer sewer services to its residents and businesses. OAKLAND — Oakland town leaders selected an engineering firm to carry out the first phase of a centralized sanitary sewer system for the town, which has always operated on septic. Mike Parker, Public Works director, announced at the June 30 Town Commission meeting that Central Florida Environmental, of Casselberry, won the bid and is expected to begin work within a month. The town solicited bids in the spring, and five were sub-
mitted by the deadline. The contract calls for a regional lift station and force main to be constructed on Old Highway 50 near the West Orange Trail’s Killarney Station. Parker said the lowest bidder’s submission package was incomplete, so the town had to go with the next-lowest, which was $44,000 higher but came from an award-winning local civil and utility construc-
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WEST ORANGE — The Rosen Jewish Community Center has broken ground on the second phase of an
The idea behind this expansion, which leaders expect to be complete by spring, is to transform current programs and facilities to better serve the greater
expansion project of more than 22,000 square feet as of a June 24 groundbreaking ceremony.
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West Orange County was represented in Winnipeg, Canada, during group play of the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup last month. The Rizzos, of Windermere, and the Nuetzis, of Ocoee, traveled together to support the United State Women’s National Team, taking in a total of four games while they were north of the border. Showing off their spirit are Isabel Nuetzi, left, Callie Rizzo, Rymer Rizzo, Olivia Nuetzi and Reilley Rizzo. The USWNT went on to win its first World Cup title since 1999 with a 5-2 victory over Japan July 5. To read more about the trip, see page 1B.
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THURSDAY, JULY 9 Charter Review Commission Meeting — 4 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando. The public is invited to participate and provide input on topics relating to the Orange County Charter and the county government’s constitution. For details, contact Anissa Mercado at (407) 8365430 or email charter2016@ occompt.com. Efficient Irrigation Workshop — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Learn the efficient design of an in-ground irrigation system, how to set an irrigation controller and check sprinkler heads, and how to make minor adjustments and repairs to an irrigation system. Sign up at Efficientirrigation. eventbrite.com or call the Orange County Utilities Water Division at (407) 254-9850. Social Security Workshop — 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at Seacoast Bank, 13207 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. The free event will share information on how to maximize Social Security benefits. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. RSVP at (407) 877-0909 or Julieta.scott@seacoastbank.com.
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heroes of the constellations such as Orion, Hercules and Perseus. Presented by the Seminole State College Planetarium. For all ages. Call (407) 835-7323 for information. “Spies Like Us” Summer Movie — 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre. org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877-GRDN.
SATURDAY, JULY 11 Riding4Rose — 7 a.m. Saturday, July 11, on the West Orange Trail, starting at the Winter Garden Station on Plant Street. The 25-mile ride is in its second year; the memorial benefits the Child-to-Parent Violence/Parent Abuse Bill. A minimum donation of $25 is being encouraged, and the money will help Rosemary Slaughter-Pate’s family continue educating, raising awareness and offering support groups to aid families who are suffering from this type of abuse. SlaughterPate was killed by her 19-yearold son in 2013. For information, contact Alice SlaughterFlowers at (321) 229-7688 or aliceflowers2@yahoo.com or Lee Sisselsky at (407) 9206269 or
Heroes of the Night Sky — 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, at Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take a journey through the night sky and learn about the great
leesisselsky@aol.com. To donate, go to themorningaftercenter.org. Youth Football Camp — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at Olympia High School, 4301 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. The free clinic is hosted by the Devin Hester Foundation. Open to children ages 6-15. No football experience is necessary, and no equipment is needed. To register, go to devinhesterfoundation.org/clinic. Insect Safari: Cockroaches of Florida — 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Learn about cockroaches in Florida and try to find some at the preserve. Join entomologist Christy LeDuc as she explores the world of cockroaches. After an educational seminar in the classroom, LeDuc will head outside for a safari. Admission is free. For details, call (407) 9050054. Kids’ Talent Show — 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Show off your skills at the Kids’ Talent Show. Watch talented children dazzle the audience with skits, music, dance and more. Ages 6-12. Call (407) 835-7323 to register to perform.
MONDAY, JULY 13 STEM Summer Math & Career Camp — 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 13 to 17 at 301 S. Tubb St. Sponsored by FMI STEM Academy, this weeklong camp for ninth-graders through high school graduates
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includes career assessment; visits to engineering, science and IT companies, a day at Universal Studios and a parents’ lunch and learn. Cost is $200. To register, go to FloridaSTEMAcademy.com or call (407) 753-4680. Animal Super Powers — 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 13, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee; and 3 p.m. at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Move over, Superman! Make way for nature’s superheroes. Learn what truly amazing animals can do with real super powers. Ages 6 to 12. For details, call (407) 8357323.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 “Epic” Milk Money Movie — 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $2 cash and include child-size popcorn and juice. Tickets are distributed on a first-come, firstserved basis beginning at 8 a.m. at the theater box office. LIFE Information for Elders — 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. This series on aging well is presented by the Orange County Library System and Orange County’s Commission on Aging. Registration is required. Call (407) 836- 7446 to register or e-mail officeonaging@ocfl. net. Refreshments will be provided to the first 50 attendees. Fairy Tale STEM — 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. This multi-part series will feature classic fairy tales with a twist. Help your favorite characters solve their problem through science, technology,
engineering and math activities. Ages 6-12. Registration required. Call (407) 835-7323. Micro-Irrigation Workshop — 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Retrofitting an irrigation system to increase efficiency is easier than it sounds. In this interactive class, an irrigation professional will teach homeowners the step-by-step process of converting portions of a system into micro-irrigation for more efficient watering. Sign up at EfficientIrrigation.eventbrite. com or call the Orange County Utilities Water Division at (407) 254- 9850.
THURSDAY, JULY 16 Active 50+ Day Trip to Lavender N Lace Tearoom and Restaurant — 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Lake Alfred. The Winter Garden Recreation Department’s senior group is headed to this restored 1920s cottage for shopping and lunch with a stop at The Barn on the way back. Cost is $10 for city residents, $12 for others and includes transportation only. To register, call (407) 656-4155. Who Do You Think You Are? — 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Journey through time with the popular television show. Watch this three-part series to witness stars tracing their roots and then stay for a family history discussion. (407) 835-7323. Chamber Connection New Member Orientation and Refresher — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce,
12184 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. The event is free to current Chamber members. (407) 656-1304. Chamber Business After Hours — 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Headquarter Honda, 17700 S.R. 50, Clermont. Cost is $5 in advance, $10 at the door for West Orange Chamber of Commerce members; $20 for others. (407) 656-1304. Basics of Vegetable Gardening in Central Florida — 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Horticulturalist Ed Thralls of the Orange County Extension Service will provide expertise in urban horticulture. Cost is $5 per family. Registration required. (407) 254-9200. Up, Up and Away…with the Amazing Power of Laughter! — 6:15 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Ever wish you had the energy of a superhero? Join Laughter Yoga Orlando’s Pat Conklin in an interactive adventure that will recharge your body’s innate superpowers using Laughter Yoga, a blend of easy, fun laughter exercises and yogastyle breathing. Learn more at LaughterYogaOrlando.com. Understanding Health Insurance: From Coverage to Care — 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Certified navigators will help individuals and families understand their benefits, connect with the services that are covered by their insurance and understand their financial responsibilities. (407) 8357323.
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budget cuts by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
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HOT PURSUIT by Zak Kerr | Staff Writer
Car chase stems from assault on Windermere officer A suspect with 130 grams of cannabis fled at 70 mph after running over an officer’s foot.
Gov. Rick Scott vetoed $4.1 million marked for West Orange projects.
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LOCAL EFFECTS Following Gov. Rick Scott’s $461.4 million in vetoes, several West Orange projects lost more than $4 million in funding. WEST ORANGE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a $78.2 billion budget June 23, once he had vetoed about $461.4 million from it, including $38.5 million from Orange County — second only to Miami-Dade County at $43.3 million. Altogether, West Orange County lost just shy of $4.1 million from Scott’s vetoes, with $150,000 removed from Pine Hills community redevelopment; $193,380 slashed from Winter Garden’s Avalon Road (County Road 545) reuse main extension; $250,000 withheld from Ocoee’s Franklin Street Trail project — which Scott labeled as Winter Garden’s; and $1 million cut from Oakland’s South Lake Apopka Initiative. The largest cut in West Orange County was $2.5 million from the Independence
BUDGET VETOES $461.4M TOTAL CUTS
Parkway Interchange and Wellness Way, a highway local infrastructure leaders have planned to connect U.S. Highway 27 to State Road 429. On the Wellness Way cut, District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said $2.5 million would have made a huge dent in funding the project, which he called a big priority for not only to him but also to Lake County. The project will connect U.S. 27 to State Road 429. “What we’re looking at with the Central Florida Expressway Authority with Chairman (Welton) Cadwell from Lake County is a plan with a corridor that can lead south to (U.S. Highway) 192 from (State Road) 50,” said Boyd, the authority’s vice chairman. “If you look back, Lake County is doing their sector
plan that runs through that area, over to (U.S. Highway) 27 and New Independence Parkway. This very well may be a road the Expressway Authority utilizes and puts in some money, which was not even on the table a few years ago before it became a regulating board. Now it’s Lake, Osceola, Orange and Seminole counties.” Lake County has these opportunities to connect to the regional toll system, which took a hit but now just forces the Authority to be more creative, Boyd said. He called a plan for this project his goal in his last 16 months as commissioner and said there can be many reasons for the many cuts in this area. Andrea Vaughn, Winter Garden community relations manager, said city staff did not know who put in the re-
quest for state funding for the reuse main extension. The staff did request funding for fiber optics, which went through, she said. Lavon Williams, manager of the Orange County Neighborhoods Office, has worked extensively on redevelopment plans for Pine Hills. She said those working on such plans did not have that money within their plans but that a local state representative likely had submitted that request. “The Legislature was probably trying to help fund a master plan for the Pine Hills and Silver Star (roads) intersection,” Williams said. “If we had received the funding, it would have let us move forward faster, but we are still planning to proceed with the master plan in that area.” Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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For the funding vetoes in West Orange County, Scott wrote the following reasons: • INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY INTERCHANGE/WELLNESS WAY: “circumvent(s) the Economic Development Transportation - Road Fund evaluation process.”
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The Buena Vista Place Apartments are located off Reams Road in Windermere.
Lightning strikes Windermere apartments
• OCOEE - FRANKLIN STREET TRAIL: “circumvent(s) the Transportation Work Program process.”
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on Chase Road at a high speed with sirens and lights active. “The vehicle traffic was light, road conditions were good, and Officer Harrison maintained communication control during the pursuit,” Ogden said. Fitz-Dane turned left onto southbound Winter Garden-Vineland Road (County Road 535), speeding at what Harrison estimated as 70 mph. When he reached Buena Vista Drive, stop sticks from Orange County Sheriff’s Office successfully deflated his tires, but he continued to the Interstate 4 eastbound ramp, ultimately stopping at the center median. Ogden said the pursuit ended between the Lake Buena Vista and SeaWorld exits, with the vehicle rolling to a stop with its front tire blown. “Inside the vehicle was a Glock 19 semi-auto handgun, 130 grams of cannabis in the trunk and a smaller amount of cannabis in the front of the vehicle,” Ogden said. “The driver, Tyrone Fitz-Dane Jr., was arrested and booked in the Orange County Jail for the following charges: aggravated battery on a police officer, resisting a police officer with violence, resisting a police officer without violence, possession of cannabis — felony amount, possession of a firearm in commission of a felony and felony fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer.” Dr. P. Phillips Hospital staff treated and released Harrison with minor leg injuries. He will be on light duty until further notice, Ogden said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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• OAKLAND - SOUTH LAKE APOPKA INITIATIVE: “did not provide a clear statewide return for the investment.”
161.3 STATEWIDE 34.96%
WINDERMERE — Dave Ogden, chief of the Windermere Police Department, released a statement describing an early-morning assault on Officer Robbie Harrison that began a pursuit of the suspected assailant July 6. At about 3:45 a.m., Harrison initiated a traffic stop on a car speeding at 46 mph through a 300-mph zone, starting on Sixth Street. Harrison noticed a strong marijuana odor coming from the vehicle and called for backup. Officer Eliezer Rodriguez responded, arriving at Chase Road and Isleworth Country Club Drive. Harrison told Rodriguez he was going to ask the suspect, Tyrone Fitz-Dane Jr., to exit the car before a vehicle search. “When Officer Harrison returned to the suspect’s vehicle, the driver was sitting with one foot out of the car,” Ogden said. “Officer Harrison asked the driver to step out of the vehicle and inquired about the cannabis smell. The driver slid back into his seat, grabbed the gear shifter and attempted to close the door on Officer Harrison. Officer Harrison grabbed the driver and ordered him out of the vehicle. The driver turned the steering wheel to the car, revved the engine, shifted the car into gear and drove off with Officer Harrison still in the doorway and struggling with the subject. The driver’s vehicle struck Officer Harrison, spinning him off the car and running over his right foot as he fled the scene.” Harrison and Rodriguez pursued Fitz-Dane southwest
• WINTER GARDEN SW REUSE PHASE 2-C.R. 545 REUSE MAIN EXTENSION: “did not provide a clear statewide return for the investment.” • PINE HILLS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT MASTER PLAN: “circumvent(s) current established review processes and funding is available through other sources.”
38.5 4.1 ORANGE CO. W. ORANGE CO. 8.34% 0.89%
Note: “Central Florida” refers to the low estimate of Orange and the six counties surrounding it (Brevard, Lake, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Volusia).
BY THE NUMBERS The $461.4 million in vetoed money represents the most under Scott since 2011, the year he took office and cut $615.3 million. Although the budget has steadily increased since 2011, Scott’s cuts have fluctuated from his inaugural high to as low as $68.9 million last year, which was 11.2% of the value of his 2011 cuts. His cuts have increased with budget increases: His biggest cut years followed an increase of around $4 billion in the budget.
Residents in neighboring communities are collecting donations for 24 displaced families. BIGGEST LOSER Among the biggest cuts in Central Florida was $15 million for a building for University of Central Florida’s downtown Orlando campus. Scott did not veto a similar project for the University of South Florida. Scott wrote that he vetoed that project “because the project circumvented the Board of Governors’ facility request process.” The Tampa area, which draws primarily from Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, was not far behind the Miami and Orlando areas among metropolis-centered counties. Following were Broward County — centered on Ft. Lauderdale — and Duval County, which has Jacksonville as its seat.
WINDERMERE — A lightning strike around 8 p.m. July 3 has caused 24 families at Windermere’s Buena Vista Place Apartments just off Reams Road to lose all of their belongings and their homes, said Julia Deaver, a resident of the nearby Enclave at Berkshire Park community. Orange County Fire Rescue personnel battled a fire consuming most of a three-story apartment building until about 10 p.m., according to reports. “We would like to come together as a community and help the families in desperate need at this time,” Deaver said. “They are literally without everything at this time.” The viral photos of the lightning strike behind Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom that evening were of the bolt that completely ruined much of one building of the complex and everything some families had, she said. “These are low-income housing apartments,” Deaver said. “They do not have renter’s insurance, most of them, so they’re basically starting over from ground zero. A lot of families say they really do need as much assistance and love and support as possible. I think it’s important we all come together to love and support this beau-
HOW TO HELP For donation information, visit crowdrise.com/ VictimsOfTheBuenaVista ApartmentsFireFundraiser/ fundraiser/JuliaDeaver. tiful community of Windermere.” In the last few days, Deaver spearheaded a donation drive for items such as clothing, toiletries and food. “Thank you everyone for your help in donating to these families that are in desperate need,” Deaver said. “We are ever (grateful) to live in such a blessed community.” So far, donations of items have been successful, but families who still have somewhere to live are looking for furniture, and a fundraiser is just starting, she said. Most are staying with friends, family or community pillars such as churches, but finding another place is a struggle that must be resolved quickly, she said. “All the items in the world can help, but money would really help to cover costs of re-buying,” Deaver said. “Starting over is really expensive.” No injuries have been reported at this time, Deaver said. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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FITNESS by Catherine Sinclair | Staff Writer
Moms on the Move A new type of fitness class is available for moms and their babies or toddlers. WINDERMERE — Motherhood can make it difficult to find the time or energy for fitness, but a popular class called Stroller Strides motivates moms by embracing their relationships with their children and focusing on exercises that work for any skill level. FIT4MOM, a fitness program based in Windermere, has been offering Stroller Strides in Windermere since February. But FIT4MOM owner Maria Zendejas decided to open a second group to accommodate Winter Garden moms who had been participating in the class but preferred something closer to their area. Winter Garden Stroller Strides started July 1 in the Summerlake subdivision. “We can have some stress relief with other moms,” Zendejas said. “They like that they can make some
IF YOU GO STROLLER STRIDES WHEN: 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays WHERE: The clubhouse in Summerlake subdivision, 8016 Pond Apple Drive, Winter Garden COST: First class is free. $15 for one class, $70 for five classes and $120 for 10 classes. WEBSITE: windermere. fit4mom.com new friendships and they can have a workout.” Stroller Strides incorporates cardio exercises to get the heart pumping and strength exercises to tone the body. At the beginning of the class, everyone circles around for a warmup. The warmup varies
from week to week, but the instructors try to keep it fun and upbeat. At the first class, the group played “Would You Rather” and demonstrated their answer by choosing one of two exercises. The bulk of Stroller Strides is jogging and power walking with the children in their strollers, but there are also times for them to get out and exercise with their moms. Stroller Strides is designed for moms of any fitness level, whether they are in top shape or are trying to get back in shape after having a baby. “We’re moving at our own pace,” class instructor Gia Baker said. “It’s not a competition.” Baker has been participating in and leading Stroller Strides classes around the country for about six years. She and the other instructors are certified and specially trained. “Anytime there’s a Stroller Strides class, it’s a way to have community and camaraderie,” she said.
JCC / PAGE 1A Orlando community. A 17,348-square-foot addition will be primarily composed of a new theater and auditorium space and an enhanced youth wing. The rest of the addition will consist of 4,769 square feet for the Rosen JCC’s Early Childhood Learning Center. Plans for the auditorium include a kitchen for catering, an elevated stage for productions and events and a green room for performers. A pair of soundproof, private music rooms will be available outside the auditorium for lessons in acting and music. Hillary Brook, who owns Theatre South Orlando, the in-house performing arts
not open to the general public; that’s in Lake County,” Boyd said. “That one and the one Winter Garden is working on will be the first green spaces like that. We’re partnering with Winter Garden on a little blueway to kayak from Johns Lake to the Winter Garden project up the road on (C.R.) 545 when they get moving.” The purchase of this area was part of the county’s Green PLACE (Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental
program at the Rosen JCC, said she was thrilled about the enhancement. “This space gives us the ability to offer professional quality theater programs for youth and adults,” she said. “It’s a new venue for the Orlando community, and they can not only enjoy but participate in productions and events.” For the youth wing addition, members of the Rosen JCC who use its fitness facilities will have a room dedicated to child care, which will be dubbed the Kid Zone. The youth wing also will gain two staff offices and three big classrooms for J University, its after-school program. In the Early Childhood Learning Center after the project will be a space ded-
icated to administration, three new classrooms and a resource library and parenting center. “We are thrilled to expand our vision of engaging more families in the community as we continue to provide both an excellent education and a place for people to meet and form lasting friendships,” said Brenda Sher, early childhood director of the Rosen JCC. The original building’s remaining youth space will feature retrofitted enhancements for wellness and teen programs, and the present youth wing will undergo work to include physical therapy and massage studios and a private personal training zone. Other areas of the Rosen
JCC will include a studio just for spinning and a teen center with a wellness-oriented active gaming room. Officials expect this project to be over in February 2016, around which time a tour of the new Rosen JCC will occur for all of the community to attend. The center will remain open throughout the expansion process with full activities and programming. Hard hat tours and more information are available by contacting Bonnie Rayman, executive director, at BonnieR@rosenjcc.org, or by calling (407) 387-5330. Visitors of the center also are welcome at 11184 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida, 32836. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Because the class is just for moms, there is plenty of grace for any situation that might come up during the class. It is fine to stop to comfort or feed a child, Baker said. It’s usually easy to jump right back in, but if a mom misses a whole class because of a fussy baby, she
a place for kayaks to launch,” he said. “We’ve been talking about how to best use the barn out there on the property, maybe as a pavilion. It’ll be a pretty neat little park for the community there, too. It’s a great little spot over there for people to come out and bring their families ... with different programs and things all tied into it.” Among other planned offerings for this park are canoeing, hiking and observations of birds and other species of wildlife. “There’s another park that’s out there on Johns Lake and
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The eastern edge of the property at Avalon Road serves as the access point for the park on Johns Lake’s east shore.
until the property runs east to the shore. From that point, the eastern border is a zigzag back to the northern side of the aforementioned stream. Officials have planned for that park to open in August to try to maximize the time children could have to use the park throughout the day, before the new school year begins, District 1 Orange County Commissioner S. Scott Boyd said. “I know they’re going to have a little fishing pier and
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Protection) program, funded through public service tax bonds, general revenue, grants, partnerships with state and local agencies and the Conservation Trust Fund. The mission of Green PLACE is “to preserve and manage environmentally sensitive lands, protect water resource lands and to provide a quality passive recreational outdoors experience for existing and future generations.” Water from Black Lake and Lake Tilden flows to Johns Lake, which outfalls into Lake Apopka. This makes all important parts of local freshwater systems. As a result, Orange County has had to put in work to restore the area to a more natural set of species. “I do know that it had a lot of cattle on it and flooded a lot back in the day,” Boyd said. “I know there was a lot of environmental discussion on getting that land.” Undoing the resulting changes to hydrology, topography and the presence of species in the area have been among strategic goals for the county in a detailed restoration plan while it has owned the property. Other strategies have been to protect endangered species, address climate change issues, manage forests and fires, develop a road and trail plan to access habitats, secure the property and implement standard operating procedures. Contact Zak Kerr at zkerr@ wotimes.com.
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Gia Baker led everyone to the hill in a jog, but some of the moms chose to power walk.
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OAKLAND / PAGE 1A tion contractor. CFE’s bid was $693,637. Bidders were required to submit two designs in their bid — a primary one and a less-expensive alternate. Parker said the town will pursue the alternate design. He expects to bring the cost down by making small changes to the materials to be used, but he assured the commission that all changes will still meet state requirements. “We don’t compromise on quality,” he said. The lift station will take any sewage generated in Oakland and send it to the treatment plant in Clermont, he said. An interlocal agreement between the city and the town began in 2013. While Central Florida Environmental is building the lift station, the town is working on the design of the gravity sewer that will serve portions of State Road 50’s commercial corridor west of the Florida’s Turnpike interchange. Parker said several developments are in the works right now — one commercial, one residential — and the town is going to mandate that they hook up to sewer rather than septic. In 2011, the Town Commission authorized staff to analyze whether a sanitary sewer system was feasible. A year later, the commission adopted a document that outlined possible treatment options, the potential for reclaimed water, recommendations for construction phasing and possible funding opportunities or mechanisms.
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The commission adopted a resolution that modifies the development application review fee schedule for permitting following the town’s contract approval with PDCS for building-official services. This is not a change in fees, which are charged for the processing of planning, development and building permit applications, according to Planning & Zoning Director Max Spann, but rather, it allows the town’s new building official to charge the fees approved by the town in May. “It actually minimally lowers fees because applicants used to have to come in, pay our zoning fee and then go to Orange County permitting and pay another fee for the building permit,” he said. “We want
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IN OTHER NEWS • In a move that will increase cost savings and voter turnout, the date of the town’s 2016 municipal election is changing from the second Tuesday in March to the third Tuesday, the same day as the Presidential Preference Primary. The election will be held March 15, 2016. Candidate qualifying by signature cards will begin at 8 a.m. Dec. 7 and end at 5 p.m. Dec. 18. Qualifying by paying a $100 fee begins at 8 a.m. Dec. 21 and ends at 3 p.m. Dec. 28. If necessary, a runoff would be held 28 days after the General Election. Three seats will be on the ballot — those currently held by Mayor Kathy Stark, Vice Mayor Mike Satterfield and Commissioner Willie Welch. The commission adopted the first reading of the ordinance that would make these changes, and the final adoption is set for July 14. • Taressa George, interim director of the Oakland Nature Preserve, was introduced to the commission. The previous director, Barb Gugliotti, left the position, and George agreed to work with the preserve until the end of July. She said she has enjoyed the work and would be interested in taking a permanent position. • The commission accepted the Fiscal Year 2015-16 budget of nearly $4.07 million for Oakland Avenue Charter School. The budget includes a 36-month lease of 100 new computers for the classrooms, a 3% employee pay increase, $170,625 payable to the town of Oakland for management fees and $74,000 in the capital improvement account. to keep streamlining services for the fees we charge.” Spann said this modification is required to support current and future requests in building and development along State Road 50 and throughout the town. Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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OCOEE— Wayne Hurst’s customers know when he takes a day off, and many of them will call the Ocoee post office to make sure he’s OK. He has been the postal carrier for all of the neighborhoods along the Orlando Avenue corridor for nearly eight years, getting to know the people and names along that route, delivering cheerful greeting cards, holiday packages and monthly bills. Another letter carrier will have to learn all those residents after Hurst retires from the Ocoee branch of the U.S. Postal Service July 29. Hurst, now 67, has worked at the same post office for 27 years. “I’ve seen babies have babies,” Hurst said. “And I’ve also watched people grow old, and that kind of hurts, as well. But it’s the circle of life.” He will be missed by the folks on his route and the people with whom he works. “He’s very popular in the community,” said Jim Vermillion, his supervisor of three years. “His work ethic is second to none. If we need any help, he’s the guy to go to because he’s the best.” In the early days of Hurst’s postal career, most mailboxes were affixed near the front doors of homes, he said, and he walked probably 10 miles every day. Since curbside service has become more prevalent, Hurst does less walking but serves more homes in the same amount of time. After spending about 90 minutes at the post office getting his mail organized, Hurst spends the next six-and-onehalf hours on the street. “It’s a little more strenuous job than most people think,” he said. “It’s more physical, and now it’s a lot more mental than it used to be.” Six days a week, year after year, Hurst dutifully made his deliveries to Ocoee residents and businesses. Why did he remain in one place for so long? It’s his home. It’s where
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On Hurst’s last official day, Postmaster Hector Martinez will gather all of the Ocoee mail carriers for a send-off party. As a testament to his dedication to the residents, the Admiral Pointe subdivision is holding its own retirement party for Hurst. In the
The Ocoee Fire Department (stations 25, 26, 38 and 39) reported 114 calls for assistance from June 18 to 24: Fires: 1 EMS: 72 Vehicle accidents: 8 Hazardous materials/conditions: 3 Public service: 23 False alarms: 7
500 block of West Hull Avenue. Burglary. An officer met a property manager at 10:14 a.m. about a forced entry. The manager said he had shown the property and then locked it at 2 p.m. June 18, with a wooden board holding the back sliding door in place. He returned for another showing June 20, when he found sliding door off track and the board displaced. A pencil and a pistachio were by the sliding door, and the garage was unlocked. The screen door to the back porch had handle damage; a window appeared broken from the inside; and electricity was active inside without permission. The officer found a small hole in the screen door, which allowed access to the lock, and noticed the window hole was big enough for a small person to fit through. One latent print from the sliding door is in evidence. Estimated damage is $800.
Postal carrier Wayne Hurst knows the names of all the customers along his Orlando Avenue route in Ocoee — and many of their stories, as well. remaining kidney was failing and he had to have a transplant later that year. “It was the right thing to do, even though I had some complications here and there,” he said. “I knew I wasn’t going to make a big impact on a lot of people, but I could help one person. I was the first anonymous kidney donor at Florida Hospital. And I actually met the young man. I’m sure it was a blessing to him, but it was a blessing to me, as well.”
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he grew up, attended school and graduated in 1965. “I stayed in Ocoee because I live in Ocoee,” he said. “I deliver to a lot of people that I know. It’s really good to go out into the community and interact with people. Interacting with people and building relationships (is important).” Interacting with animals is sometimes part of the job, too, and although Hurst said he was never bitten by a dog, he did receive a bite to the hand from a potbellied pig. That was a minor medical scare, though, compared to the two kidney surgeries he had in an eight-year span. Twice his customers were without their favorite mail carrier. In 2001, he donated a healthy kidney in memory of his father, who died of kidney failure when Hurst was 8. Then in 2009, he learned his
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past, he has been invited to judge various contests in the community and he always receives an invitation to the neighborhood parties. “They’ve kind of adopted him,” said Hurst’s wife, Yvette. After his final shift at the post office, his retirement begins. He will start assisting once a week at Matthew’s Hope, where his wife volunteers four days a week. He wants to work on his golf game. He hopes to learn how to cook. Most importantly, though, he’s going to connect with family and friends. “I’m going to visit people more often, visit people around here that I don’t see often enough.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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The Ocoee Police Department reported 526 calls for service from June 11 to 17: Arrests (adult): 14 Arrests (juvenile): 2 Assault/battery: 9 Burglary (residential and business): 5 Burglary (vehicle): 9 Child abuse: 3 Criminal mischief: 3 Drug violations: 1 DUI: 2 Thefts: 15 Vehicle accidents: 25 Missing/runaway juvenile: 1
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Kansas. The school is in Lawrence, Kansas. • Sebastian Mandino, of Ocoee, has been named to the spring dean’s list at the University of New Hampshire for the 2014-15 academic year. The school is in Durham, New Hampshire. • Gabrielle G. Wayland, of Winter Garden, was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at the University of St. Thomas. The Catholic, independent, liberal arts university is in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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+ Area students graduate from BU Teachers and staff at Ocoee Elementary joined millions nationwide as they wore jeans and patriotic colors to honor America’s service members recently. Staff collected donations for Jeans for Troops, a part of the GI Go Foundation.
CLASS NOTES + School Board OKs recess resolution The Orange County School Board approved June 23 a recess resolution to encourage recess time at district elementary schools. With the resolution, the
School Board suggests that elementary schools to allow for about 20 minutes of recess time at least on days when students are not scheduled for physical education. The resolution also allows teachers to utilize their discretion in scheduling recess based upon the needs of their students and their expertise. A number of national organizations, including the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the National Association of Early Childhood Specialists in State Departments of
Whispering Oak Elementary School celebrated the retirement of fifth-grade teacher Ginny Hinckley, left, and media specialist Bev Eichelberger. The staff and students wish them all the best as they move on to the next chapter in their lives.
Education, the National PTA, the Florida Education Association and the National Association of Elementary School Principals recommend that schools provide daily recess for elementary-age children.
Boston University awarded academic degrees to 6,100 students in May. Among the graduates were Joshua A. Salter, of Ocoee, who received a master’s degree in education in counseling, and Windermere
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Light Christian Academy and Childcare, in Ocoee, graduated four seniors this year: Garrett Atkinson, Garland Atkinson, Donnica Walcott and Anthony Ramirez. residents Robert B. Earl, who earned a bachelor’s degree in hospitality administration, and
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+ Area students earn college kudos • Daniel Machacek, of Windermere, graduated from The College of New Jersey during commencement ceremonies held May 21 and 22 on campus in Ewing, New Jersey. • Three West Orange County residents were recognized at the spring commencement ceremony for Virginia Tech. Viland Ton, of Orlando, received a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from the College of Engineering. Eric Bruning, of Orlando, earned a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) in mechanical engineering from the College of Engineering. Brianna Harb, of Windermere, received a bachelor’s degree (magna cum laude) in international studies from the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Virginia Tech is in Blacksburg, Virginia. • Brock Drogosch, of Windermere, earned honor roll distinction for the spring semester at University of
Montverde Academy Presidential Volunteer Award winners include, front row, from left: Sydney Rivera, bronze; Kurt Schindele, gold; Tyler Fricker, gold; Isaac Danois, gold; Kady Bills-McCoy, gold; and Layla Aziz, bronze. Second row, from left: Dean of Institutional Advancement Kalena Meyers, Faith Taylor, gold; Aryan Patel, bronze; Sierra Hadaway, bronze; Ashton Appadu, silver; Maverick Meyers, silver; and Ethan Kaufman, gold. Not pictured: Ryleigh Sperry, bronze.
+ Montverde Academy students win awards Montverde Academy’s K-Kids, a lower-school community service club affiliated with Kiwanis International, recently received the K-Kids President’s Volunteer Service award for 2015.
The President’s Volunteer Service Award is the premier volunteer awards program, encouraging citizens to live a life of service through presidential gratitude and national recognition. The award required a minimum of 50 community service hours. The winners are presented
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Talia Stein played her ukulele and serenaded the swimmers. Left: The children had opportunities to make crafts every day.
SHALOM, SUMMER Camp Ithiel in Gotha is hosting Camp Gan Israel this summer. Camp Gan Israel is a Jewish day camp for children between ages 3 and 15. Each day, the children play games, participate in the arts, experiment in the kitchen, get active outdoors and learn about Judaic themes and traditions. There are also field trips a few times per week. The last day of Camp Gan Israel will be July 24, with an award ceremony and celebration to close out the summer.
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+ Winter Garden Masonic Lodge Jack Quesinberry, right, received his 50-year pin for half a century of service to masonry and the Masonic Lodge. His pin and certificate were presented by Winter Garden Masonic Lodge Worshipful Master Jerry Clark during a ceremony that included other Masons and many members of Quesinberry’s family. The honoree was elected worshipful master of the lodge in 1970 and was appointed district deputy grand master in 1972. He served on the Masonic board for four years and many of the Grand Lodge committees. He was senior deacon of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge in Florida in 1985. He was also the personal representative to the sovereign grand inspector general for 20 years. He was
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+ Winter Garden Elks WEST ORANGE The Winter Garden Elks Lodge 2165 held a charity bingo event June 4 to raise money for the Ocoee Police Department’s DARE Program. Participants helped raise more than $8,000 for the fund. Ocoee officers John Park and Jason Strange volunteered. Among those serving on the bingo committee were John and Janet Swerko and Roy
+ W.O. Women The 2015-16 board members for West Orange Women were installed at a recent luncheon at Moonfish Restaurant. New board members include Mary Borgan, Darby Turnipseed, Mary Greene, Cindy Aebischer, Sheila Thomas, Elaine Wilson and Aurie Bremer.
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Selene Balunas was born Feb. 17, 1947, in Waterbury, Connecticut, nicknamed the “Brass City.” She is the daughter of Theodore and Hazel Balunas. She had two half-sisters, Joan and Joyce. Her father was a foreman at the Scovill Manufacturing Company, and her mother was a housewife. After completing grade school and high school, Selene Selene began Rudaitis working as a key-punch operator for Travelers Insurance Company. She also worked at the local hospital and then later went to work for the school system in the cafeteria. Selene married Thomas Rudaitis, who was a baker, in 1969. Their family grew with the birth of their daughter, Kimberly, and then another daughter, Jennifer. The family moved to Florida in 1988, and Thomas worked for Gorman Plumbing. Selene began working for a refrigeration business and still continues to work part-time for an air-conditioning company. Along with raising her children, Selene was active in Brownies and Girl Scouts, sang in the church choir and taught Sunday school. Thomas passed away in 2004. Her extended family lives in Florida, and she has four grandchildren. Selene is active with the choir and the crafters at West Orange Seniors and attends bingo games and participates in the group’s many trips. Selene can always be found at the sign-in table at the monthly luncheons.
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TRAVELIN’ TIMES When you pack your suitcase for a trip this summer, be sure to put in a copy of the West Orange Times & Observer. All entries will be entered into our ongoing Travelin’ Times contest. Entering is easy! Once you find an interesting background, feature your weekly newspaper in a high-quality photo and email it to Community Editor Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@ wotimes.com. You can also mail or drop off the photo: West Orange Times & Observer, 720 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden 34787. Emailed photos should be at least 200 dpi. Include the names of everyone in the photo, where it was taken and a phone number where the editor can reach you. Call the newspaper office at (407) 656-2121 with questions.
Lincoln is a friendly 1-year-old dog who was recently surrendered to Orange County Animal Services. Lincoln likes to run around and play in the water, and he would be a great workout partner. Lincoln enjoys being petted and loves people. He is also housebroken and knows a few tricks, such as sit and shake. Adoption fees for dogs are $55, but for the month of July, the shelter is waiving all adoption fees for military personnel. Orange County Animal Services is located at 2769 Conroy Road in Orlando, near the Mall at Millenia. The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call (407) 836-3111 or visit ocnetpets.com. Critter Corner is a new feature in the West Orange Times & Observer that will showcase local animals available for adoption. If you run a shelter or animal rescue and wish to participate, contact Staff Writer Catherine Sinclair, csinclair@wotimes.com.
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THURSDAY, JULY 9 “The Big Sleep” Summer Movie — 7 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Tickets are $6 with reserved seating and are sold online at gardentheatre.org/summermovies or at the box office, (407) 877-GRDN.
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FRIDAY, JULY 10 Between the Brushes — Adult class will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 10, and the children’s class will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11, at The Art Room, 709 Main St., Windermere. Cost is $35 for either session. Reservations required, (407) 909-1869.
SATURDAY, JULY 11 Ernie Evans and the Florida State Bluegrass Band — 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Ernie Evans is a third-generation banjo player who also grew up in a musical family. Tickets are $20. (407) 877-4736 or gardentheatre.org. For more about Evans, visit floridastatebluegrassband.com. Kids’ Talent Show — 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Show off your skills at the Kids’ Talent Show. Watch talented children dazzle the audience with skits, music, dance and more. Ages 6-12. (407) 835-7323.
TUESDAY, JULY 14 A Taste of Mystery — 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, at Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Discuss culinary cozy mystery titles and the recipes they include. Sample desserts like those featured in the books and enter a drawing for a chance to win a cookbook. First 10 people to register receive a free tea tumbler. Registration is required. Space is limited. Register online at ocls.info or call (407) 8357323.
WED., JULY 15 Artist Open Studio — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays at the SoBo Art Center, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Bring your own art supplies and work with fellow artists. Seating and easels available on a first-come, first-served basis. No instruction provided. Free for members; $10 for guests. (407) 347-7996 or info@ wgart.org.
THURS., JULY 16 Dining in the Dark — 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, 411 Mercy Drive, Orlando. Guests will enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, a three-course gourmet meal and live music in total darkness. The Orlando Police SWAT team will serve guests using night-vision equipment. The cost is $125, and proceeds from the event will help support essential programs involving both hunger and vision rehabilitation services in the area. Purchase tickets at dininginthedarkorlando.com.
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PICTURE T THIS he team at The Art Room in Windermere has grown, and its new instructor, PJ Svejda, will be teaching a series of engaging classes this fall to help artists of all ages excel in their unique personal styles. Svejda was hired at The Art Room in June, after moving to the Orlando area from Atlanta. This summer, she is teaching an adult oil painting class. Svejda earned her bachelor’s degree in illustration and her master’s degree in painting from Savannah College of Art and Design. After teaching and showing art in Atlanta for five years, she started to think about making a move. That’s when she found out about The Art Room. “I looked at all the pictures, and I read about it, and I decided that it would be somewhere that I would really enjoy working,” Svejda said. She said she was also impressed by the high-quality artwork that students of all ages have created at The Art Room and by the professional grade of materials that are available for them to use. After Svejda came to Florida to visit The Art Room and meet with owner Linda Ziglar, the two artists knew they were a match. “The more we talked, the more I realized that (Svejda) gets it,” Ziglar said. “We think the same way. She’s a great fit here.” Svejda always knew she would like to be a teacher. As a teenager and young adult, she taught horseback riding and acting, so it was natural for her to later aspire to instill her passion for art in others. “I really take pride in the students’ progression; I love seeing people that learn to trust themselves and become
proud,” Svejda said. “It’s really fulfilling as a teacher to see those things click.” Svejda said she has noticed that adults tend to paint for relaxation, and teens tend to want to convey a message with their artwork. Because every student is different, she is sure to allow them to express themselves freely. “I’ll give them suggestions, and even if they choose not to take them, it’s neat to see where their train of thought will take them,” Svejda said. “I try not to be too pushy, as far as rules go.” First-time students always are welcome in Svejda’s classroom, even if they haven’t yet identified their styles and strengths. And her philosophy is that it’s always OK to make mistakes, because that is how new artists learn. “I guarantee by the end of the class, they’d be excited,” Svejda said. “You start to play around and see what things could be and get a little more comfortable. … Everyone is really encouraging to one another. At the end, everyone feels like they belong.” In addition to teaching at The Art Room, Svejda plans to get involved in the Orlando art scene and show her work at various local venues, like she frequently did in Georgia. She specializes in portraits and figures, and most of her favorite original pieces are paintings of women or animals. “I love the way that humans and nature coexist,” Svejda said. Svejda is also available for private lessons and commissioned pieces. For more information about The Art Room’s upcoming courses, visit artroomorlando.com. Contact Catherine Sinclair at csinclair@wotimes.com.
FALL CLASSES PJ Svejda will be teaching classes for artists of all ages this fall. The fall session starts at the end of August. • TODDLER ART: For ages 2 to 4. Children will learn how to behave in a classroom setting and work on motor skills. • CARTOON CREATION: For children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Students will learn to animate in the style of Disney Pixar movies. • PORTFOLIO CLASS: For teens. This class will help students build a portfolio of pieces in anticipation of applying to art school. • PORTRAIT DRAWING: For adults. Students will focus on one facial feature at a time until they are able to combine the features for a full portrait.
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church signed a one-year lease with an option to renew. It is not affiliated with the Presbyterian Church USA. The pastor said his church was inaugurated this year, and although he currently is leading a small group of about 10 people, he’s hopeful that they can grow. The church’s headquarters are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where it was established in 1993. Today, many more churches have been started in Brazilian cities, as well as in Africa and Europe, Viana said. “Our church is interested in spreading the gospel to the Brazilian community, speaking their language and culture,” Viana said. “We chose Windermere because we believe we can develop a great job with the Brazilian commu-
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nity around that area.” This is not the first time Windermere Union has opened its doors to another church congregation. It previously leased facility space to a small United Methodist church called New Hope, and a woman rented space at the church’s old and new locations for a school for special-needs children. “Windermere Union Church is thrilled to be able to support the Igreja Presbiteriana Viva,” said Pastor Luis Perez. “Needless to say, to support them — as we have supported other ministries, new churches and community groups — is in our congregation’s DNA. We’re honored to be partners in ministry.” Contact Amy Quesinberry Rhode at aqrhode@wotimes. com.
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The Florida Legislature has appropriated $5,000 for the removal of dead fish from Lake Apopka following a storm that stirred up muck, suffocating about two million fish and causing an unearthly stench. State Sen. J.B. Rodgers met with Gov. Warren and his cabinet.
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The Winter Garden Times has been purchased by George R. Bailey, of Dallas, Texas. Bob Elrod, of Windermere, who has served three terms in the Florida Legislature and has held many other Republican Party leadership posts, has announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor as part of the Eckerd team.
Mary “Suzi” Kathleen Adams, 64, passed away into the Lord’s care on June 24, 2015 in Orlando, Florida, surrounded by her loving family. She was born Oct. 14, 1950, in Oakland, California; 26 years ago she became a Florida resident. She was a beautiful, intelligent and selfless woman. Never letting her age slow her down, she was very spunky. She is survived by the love of her life, Ross Matthew Brassart; son, Nicholas Adams; daughter-in-law, Sheena Adams; and three grandsons, Haven, Preston and Nixon. She will live on in our hearts forever.
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Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Raymond Gillard, a little guy with a big smile, poses in the early 1930s outside the family home that was once located on the Joiner property just south of Winter Garden. What’s remarkable is that this house happened to be Winter Garden’s first schoolhouse and originally stood in the vicinity of State Road 50 and Park Avenue before it was moved; the porches and wing were later added
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Windermere Mayor Dean Kinsey will have an unveiling ceremony of the new plaque for the time capsule at the foot of the flagpole in front of Town Hall. Construction of the new West Orange High School is
to the tiny structure. It was relocated to south Tildenville in 1949 and no longer stands. Thanks to Raymond Gillard for sharing this image. The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, which seeks to preserve our heritage and architecture while creating new cultural experiences, is celebrating its third decade with the debut of its new History Research and Education Center. now 75% complete. Opening is scheduled for January 1976 with students using the facilities at Lakeview High School until the end of the year. Lakeview and Ocoee junior high schools will be on double session at Ocoee High.
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Keene’s Pointe home tops weekly sales A home in the Keene’s Pointe community in Windermere topped all West Orange-area residential real-estate sales for June 12 to 18. The home at 6048 Greatwater Drive, Windermere, sold June 15, for $1.5 million. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,403 square feet. The price per square foot is $277.62.
12, for $495,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,773 square feet. The price per square foot is $178.51. The home at 9054 Heritage Bay Circle, Orlando, sold June 15, for $450,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,807 square feet. The price per square foot is $160.31.
DR. PHILLIPS
The home at 7898 Canyon Lake Circle, Orlando, sold June 12, for $288,000. Built in 1991, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,459 square feet. The price per square foot is $117.12.
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The Keene’s Pointe home at 6048 Greatwater Drive, Windermere, sold June 15, for $1.5 million. It features four bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 5,403 square feet of living area.
SAND LAKE POINT
The home at 9309 Carolview Way, Orlando, sold June 12, for $335,000 (short sale). Built in 1984, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 2,454 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.51.
BRISTOL PARK
The home at 9534 Wickham Way, Orlando, sold June 12, for $445,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths, a pool and 2,934 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.67.
EMERALD FOREST
The home at 10101 Canopy Tree Court, Orlando, sold June 15, for $500,247. Built in 1999, it has five bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,120 square feet. The price per square foot is $160.34.
ESTATES AT PHILLIPS LANDING
The home at 9355 Southern Breeze Drive, Orlando, sold June 18, for $885,000. Built in 2001, it has five bedrooms, four-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,659 square feet. The price per square foot is $189.95.
The home at 10228 Pointview Court, Orlando, sold June 17, for $365,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths, a pool and 2,107 square feet. The price per square foot is $173.23. The home at 10128 Stanton Court, Orlando, sold June 16, for $336,000. Built in 1994, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,466 square feet. The price per square foot is $136.25.
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for $185,000 (short sale). Built in 2000, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,909 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.91.
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ADMIRAL POINTE
The home at 880 Lancer Circle, Ocoee, sold June 12, for $275,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, two-andone-half baths, a pool and 2,803 square feet. The price per square foot is $98.11.
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FALCON POINTE
The home at 1614 Cerulean Way, Gotha, sold June 12, for $285,000. Built in 2000, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,321 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.79.
LAKE FISCHER ESTATES
The home at 9162 Lake Fischer Blvd., Gotha, sold June 16, for $587,500. Built in 2004, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,955 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.55.
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The home at 630 Chester Pines Court, Ocoee, sold June 16, for $300,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,126 square feet. The price per square foot is $141.11.
MEADOW RIDGE
The home at 264 Longhirst Loop, Ocoee, sold June 15, for $279,900. Built in 1998, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,888 square feet. The price per square foot is $148.25.
WINDSOR LANDING
The home at 173 Calliope St., Ocoee, sold June 18, for $483,000. Built in 2003, it has five bedrooms, five-and-onehalf baths, a pool and 3,993 square feet. The price per square foot is $120.96.
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The condo at 1051 S. Hiawassee Road, No. 2122, Orlando, sold June 12, for $71,300. Built in 1989, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 934 square feet. The price per square foot is $76.34.
WELLINGTON FOREST
The home at 2932 Blakely Drive, Orlando, sold June 13, for $159,139 (Auction/REO). Built in 1990, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,922 square feet. The price per square foot is $82.80.
WINDERMERE BELMERE VILLAGE
The home at 1009 Algare Loop, Windermere, sold June 16, for $425,000. Built in 2002, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,607 square feet. The price per square foot is $163.02.
LAKE BURDEN SOUTH
The town house at 7541 Ripplepointe Way, Windermere, sold June 16, for $228,000. Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,620 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.74.
LAKE DOWN COVE
The home at 2548 Hempel Cove Court, Windermere, sold June 15, for $479,000. Built in 1990, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,026 square feet. The price per square foot is $158.29.
The home at 2739 Midsummer Drive, Windermere, sold June 17, for $484,000. Built in 1979, it has four bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths, a pool and 3,080 square feet on 1.21 acres. The price per square foot is $157.14. The home at 9612 Ambleside Drive, Windermere, sold June 18, for $327,500. Built in 1976,
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LAKE SAWYER SOUTH
The home at 7519 Brofield Ave., Windermere, sold June 17, for $300,000. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 2,628 square feet. The price per square foot is $114.16. The home at 7736 Brofield Ave., Windermere, sold June 12, for $276,750. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,709 square feet. The price per square foot is $161.94.
LAKES OF WINDERMERE
The home at 12687 Hawkstone Drive, Windermere, sold June 18, for $756,000 (Auction/REO). Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,713 square feet on 1.25 lakefront acres. The price per square foot is $203.61.
LAKESIDE AT LAKES OF WINDERMERE
The condo at 8264 Maritime Flag St., No. 1412, Windermere, sold June 12, for $147,000. Built in 2008, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,161 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.61.
MARSH SUBDIVISION
The home at 606 Forest St., Windermere, sold June 17, for $381,900 (REO/bank owned). Built in 1927, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,348 square feet. The price per square foot is $162.65.
OASIS COVE 1 AT LAKESIDE VILLAGE
The town house at 14016 Lumimous Lane, No. 804, Windermere, sold June 15, for $175,000. Built in 2009, it has three bedrooms, two-and-onehalf baths and 1,371 square feet. The price per square foot is $127.64.
SUMMERPORT
The home at 13844 Bluebird Park Road, Windermere, sold June 12, for $509,900. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,630 square feet. The price per square foot is $140.47. The home at 13922 Bluebird Park Road, Windermere, sold June 16, for $507,000. Built in 2005, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,323 square feet. The price per square foot is $152.57.
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The home at 511 Douglas Edward Drive, Ocoee, sold June 18, for $407,500. Built in 2011, it has five bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,998 square feet. The price per square foot is $135.92.
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The home at 923 Cool Springs Circle, Ocoee, sold June 12, for $340,000. Built in 1996, it has four bedrooms, two baths and 2,363 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.88.
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cot Run, Gotha, sold June 17, for $255,000. Built in 1994, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,039 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.06.
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The home at 8803 Bay Harbour Blvd., Orlando, sold June 15, for $741,875. Built in 1999, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,408 square feet. The price per square foot is $217.69.
Total Sales: 82 High Sale Price: $1.5 million Low Sale Price: $38,000 REO/Bank Owned: Six Auction/REO: Three Short Sales: Three
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WINDERMERE DOWNS
The home at 9623 Hollyglen Place, Windermere, sold June 18, for $755,000. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,576 square feet. The price per square foot is $211.13. The home at 1859 Maple Leaf Drive, Windermere, sold June 17, for $570,000. Built in 1988, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,084 square feet. The price per square foot is $184.82. The home at 9701 Wild Oak Drive, Windermere, sold June 12, for $545,000. Built in 1974, it has three bedrooms, twoand-one-half baths and 3,397
rooms, three-and-one-half baths and 3,473 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.97.
OAKLAND PARK
The home at 1055 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, sold June 18, for $595,000. Built in 2013, it has five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,930 square feet of living area. The price per square foot is $151.40.
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The Oakland Park home at 1055 Pawley Way, Winter Garden, sold June 18, for $595,000. It features five bedrooms, threeand-one-half baths and 3,930 square feet of living area. square feet. The price per square foot is $160.44.
WINDERMERE LANDINGS
The home at 11651 Snail Kite Way, Windermere, sold June 16, for $263,000. Built in 2012, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,139 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.95.
WINDSOR HILL
The home at 2502 Nobleman Court, Windermere, sold June 12, for $630,000. Built in 1995, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,226 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.08. The home at 9524 Crown Prince Lane, Windermere, sold June 12, for $455,000. Built in 1997, it has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,018 square feet. The price per square foot is $150.76.
baths, a pool and 3,163 square feet. The price per square foot is $119.51.
EAST GARDEN MANOR
The home at 309 Charlotte St., Winter Garden, sold June 18, for $90,000. Built in 1971, it has three bedrooms, oneand-one-half baths and 1,050 square feet. The price per square foot is $85.71.
HICKORY HAMMOCK
The home at 15874 Citrus Grove Loop, Winter Garden, sold June 16, for $444,970. Built in 2015, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,843 square feet. The price per square foot is $115.79.
INDEPENDENCE SIGNATURE LAKES
The home at 1168 Brandy Lake View Circle, Winter Garden, sold June 16, for $235,000. Built in 1998, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,855 square feet. The price per square foot is $126.68.
The home at 5560 New Independence Parkway, Winter Garden, sold June 16, for $280,000. Built in 2012, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 2,278 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.91. The home at 15739 Avenue of the Arbors, Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $270,954. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 2,208 square feet. The price per square foot is $122.71.
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The home at 15629 Granlund St., Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $378,000. Built in 2010, it has four bedrooms, four
The home at 557 Lake Cove Pointe Circle, Winter Garden, sold June 12, for $524,331. Built in 2014, it has four bed-
The home at 864 Bending Oak Trail, Winter Garden, sold June 15, for $220,000. Built in 2010, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,698 square feet. The price per square foot is $129.56.
RESERVE AT CARRIAGE POINTE
The home at 15333 Sandfield Loop, No. 88, Winter Garden, sold June 12, for $411,995. Built in 2015, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths and 4,290 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.04.
STERLING POINTE
The home at 849 Copenha-
gen Way, Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $190,000. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, three baths and 2,141 square feet. The price per square foot is $88.74.
STONE CREEK
The home at 15320 Torpoint Road, Winter Garden, sold June 15, for $199,990. Built in 2002, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,852 square feet. The price per square foot is $107.99.
STONEYBROOK WEST
The home at 2751 Balforn Tower Way, Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $227,500. Built in 2007, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,588 square feet. The price per square foot is $143.26.
TILDENS GROVE
The home at 5433 Tildens Grove Blvd., Winter Garden, sold June 18, for $520,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2004, it has four bedrooms, three-and-one-half baths, a pool and 4,146 square feet. The price per square foot is $125.42.
TUCKER OAKS
The condo at 1618 Scarlet Oak Loop, No. 61A, Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $112,000 (REO/bank owned). Built in 2009, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,216 square feet. The price per square foot is $92.11.
VILLAGE GROVE
The town house at 1213 S. Park Ave., Winter Garden, sold June 18, for $51,000. Built in 1984, it has one bedroom, one-and-one-half baths and 756 square feet. The price per square foot is $67.46.
WATERMARK
The home at 9348 Mira Valle Lane, Winter Garden, sold June 12, for $266,076. Built in 2015, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 2,029 square feet. The price per square foot is $131.14.
WINDTREE GARDENS
The condo at 4 Windtree, No. 202, Winter Garden, sold June 17, for $55,000. Built in 1983, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 918 square feet. The price per square foot is $59.91.
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The home at 14180 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Windermere, sold June 15, for $467,250. Built in 2009, it has four bedrooms, three-andone-half baths and 2,981 square feet. The price per square foot is $156.74. The home at 4913 Flint Road, Windermere, sold June 12, for $310,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, three baths and 3,211 square feet. The price per square foot is $96.54d. The home at 13851 Amelia Pond Drive, Windermere, sold June 15, for $245,000. Built in 2003, it has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,694 square feet. The price per square foot is $144.63. The town house at 5414 Kumquat Loop, Windermere, sold June 15, for $205,000. Built in 2005, it has three bedrooms, two-and-one-half baths and 1,568 square feet. The price per square foot is $130.74. The town house at 14537 Bluebird Park Road, Windermere, sold June 18, for $175,000. Built in 2004, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,155 square feet. The price per square foot is $151.52. The town house at 13845 Ancilla Blvd., Windermere, sold June 12, for $173,000. Built in 2006, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,155 square feet. The price per square foot is $149.78. The town house at 14236 Confetti Drive, Windermere, sold June 18, for $165,000. Built in 2005, it has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,155 square feet. The price per square foot is $142.86.
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SIDELINES + Meyer excels in Tae Kwon Do Christopher Meyer, a student and head instructor for the Tae Kwon Do program at the Dr. Phillips YMCA, has graduated to the rank of fourth-degree black belt. Meyer was awarded during the U.S. Chung Do Kwan Association’s National Conference in Polk City. Meyer trained for more than four years and attended a boot camp for several weeks in preparation for his testing. He trains under Master Nickie Wisdom and Master Annika Thomas and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Meyer, of Orlando.
+ DP minors team wins top team Congratulations to the Dr. Phillips Little League Minor Mariners, who won the District 14 Top Team Tournament in June. In a championship contest at South Lake Little League, the Mariners edged their opponents from Windermere, 8-7. The team includes Julian Grullon, Christian Poteat, Anthony Ranzola, Javier Centeno, Elliot Tomko, Shak Muhammad, Michael Zaccardo, Mason Henrichsen, Alex Van Wormer, Johnny Jenkins, Quinton Meganck, Zachary Miller and coaches Mike Zaccardo, Phil Miller and Don Duncanson. Gary Miller is the manager.
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north of the border by Steven Ryzewski | Sports Editor
PLAYING WITH THE PROS
Local families cheered on U.S. Women’s Team in Canada The Rizzo and Nuetzi families made the trip to Canada to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team compete in group play in June, a profound experience for five West Orange youths. The girls hoped they would stand out — and they did. As the five girls from West Orange County took to the streets of Winnipeg, Canada, they distinguished themselves from the other supporters of the United States Women’s National Team by going in red, white and blue from head to toe. They donned T-shirts, scarves, headgear and necklaces, but it was likely the red, white and blue tutus that did trick. For Isabel and Olivia Nuetzi and friends Callie, Reilley and Rymer Rizzo, watching the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup on television just wasn’t going to cut it. Instead, parents Tracy and Jim Nuetzi and Tracey and Bill Rizzo took the five girls north of the border, where they took in four matches
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The girls were joined by other crazed fans — including Iron Man and Wolverine — to support the U.S. team in Winnipeg, Canada. — including two featuring the girls’ beloved U.S. Women’s National Team — during group play between June 8 and 15.
So, when they donned their all-American attire on one day in particular, the five local girls became magnets for attention, with photogra-
phers from ESPN W and Getty Images asking for photos to capture the girls’ enthusiasm. “It was really excited because a lot of people were asking to take pictures of us because we were all dressed up,” said Isabel Nuetzi, 13. “It was really cool to be able to go and support our country. … It was really cool, also, how there were so many USA fans there.” The trip was the culmination of the girls’ growing love for soccer — but they weren’t the only ones who were excited about it. “The minute I heard it was in Canada … it got on my radar,” Tracy Nuetzi said. ”I’m like a crazy sports fan, anyway, and we just came up with the idea that we were
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+ W.G. native sizzles in debut Jake Brigham, a Winter Garden native who played his high-school baseball at Central Florida Christian Academy while being home-schooled, was called up to play for the Atlanta Braves on June 28. Two days later, on June 30, the 27-yearold right-hander saw his first big league action and pitched three scoreless innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing just one hit and one walk with four strikeouts. Since that appearance, Brigham has come on in relief twice more for the Braves, pitching another inning and two-thirds. Through his three appearances (4.2 innings), he has a 1.93 ERA and has allowed just three hits.
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Devin Hester, a football player for the Atlanta Falcons who holds the record for career kick returns for a touchdown in NFL history, will hold a free clinic for area youths Saturday morning at Olympia High School.
Devin Hester to host clinic at Olympia The NFL star hopes to plant roots in the community with a free football clinic, to be attended by Hester and several current and former NFL players Saturday.
+ Area players picked for program The Central Florida YMCA Aquatic Center’s youth water polo team, the YCF Gladiators, was well represented at this year’s USA Water Polo Olympic Development Program selection trials in Riverside, California. Athletes in both the 16 & 13 and under divisions must qualify to attend the selection trials in their effort to secure a position on a youth national teams, which are forerunners to the Senior National and Olympic teams. Out of the five YCF athletes that made the regional selection team, Antony Battestella was selected to advance to the national selection team and will return to California next month for the final round of competition. The Gladiators practice at the YMCA Aquatic Center on International Drive.
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just two months a year. To be fair, the Squeeze already has a solid field — Heller Bros. Ballpark, at West Orange High School, a top varsity facility in Central Florida. But it’s also removed from the heart of the community. You’re not getting walkup
The man with the most kick returns for touchdowns in NFL history will be sharing his knowledge with youths from West Orange and around Central Florida on Saturday at Olympia High School. Devin Hester will host a free youth football clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 11, through his Devin Hester Foundation. Hester, a longtime kick returner and wide receiver for the Chicago Bears and currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons, recently moved to Windermere and is hoping to use this event — his first such event in the greater Orlando area — as an opportunity to plant roots in his new community. “Devin has been very involved in philanthropic outreach both in South Florida, where he grew up, and in Chicago, where he previously played,” said Terri Grunduski, a founding partner of The Grunduski Group, which partners with organizations such as Hester’s. “He wanted to start hosting these football clinics in his new hometown to let people know he is very serious about making an impact.” The clinic, which closed registration on Tuesday, is anticipated to have more than 550 participants who are able to be there for free, thanks to sponsors of the event. The youth athletes will be divided into age groups and taught football skills, drills and tips along with life skills. Hester won’t be the only celebrity in attendance, as he has invited several of his Falcons teammates — including Roddy White and Julio Jones — as well as a number of other former teammates, such as Tim Jennings (cornerback, Chicago Bears) and
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… AND THEY WILL COME The senior field at Winter Garden Little League sits just feet from the Plant Street Market.
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As downtown Winter Garden thrives with Plant Street Market sitting feet from Winter Garden Little League, investing in that facility could reap benefits for local players, parents, fans, businesses — and beyond. Winter Garden’s baseball history goes back further than most of its citizens. It hosted the Washington Senators’ spring training and even a baseball academy. Visiting players stayed at Edgewater Hotel. Central Florida hosted an adult league, and the whole town would gather on Sunday afternoons for STEVEN ballgames. RYZEWSKI Walker Field, which most know as a football facility for Pop Warner’s West Orange Wildcats, was actually the baseball field that hosted all of this. Sure, this was decades ago and much has changed. But even now, more than a half-century since the Senators left and the baseball academy closed, the town has a unique relationship with baseball. Just last week, a native son, Jake Brigham, debuted with the Atlanta Braves. So forgive me, because I’m going to (mis)quote “Field of Dreams,” but “all that was
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Before Walker Field was home to the local Pop Warner football team, it was a baseball field that hosted professional and amateur games. once good, it could be again.” There has never been a better time for Winter Garden to invest in a baseball facility. Actually, I’ll try that again: There has never been a better time for Winter Garden to invest in the facility it already has. The senior field for Winter Garden Little League at
the corner of Park Avenue and Smith Street is literally a stone’s throw from Plant Street Market, a pleasant stroll from the historic downtown. The genesis for this idea on my end is the Winter Garden Squeeze — but, to be clear, I would never suggest spending taxpayer money on a stadium for a team that plays
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W.G. Little League adds playground Donations from the city of Winter Garden and Sports Authority helped the league, which had been fundraising on its own, bring the project to fruition.
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Representatives from Sports Authority, left, joined Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and Randy Newton, the president for Winter Garden Little League, in commemorating the new playground for the league on July 2.
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WINTER GARDEN — On the morning of July 2, Winter Garden Little League celebrated a welcome addition — one that came just in the nick of time as the league prepared to host the District 14 12-YearOld All-Stars Tournament, which began on Monday and runs through Sunday. Winter Garden Little League President Randy Newton was joined by Winter Garden Mayor John Rees and Keith Wilson, the Community Marketing Manager for Sports Authority’s Central Florida stores, to commemorate the completion of a playground adjacent to the facility’s concession stand.
The playground has been a project in the works for the league for more than five years and came to fruition through a combination of $10,000 donated by Sports Authority, $7,000 contributed by the city and $16,000 raised by the league. The hope is that the new facility will help reduce stress for families at the ballpark, giving siblings something to do while their brother or sister is on the diamond for a game. “I think this is fantastic — it’s something that’s needed here,” Rees said. “With the age groups you have — from 5 all the way to 15 — you need something for the other chil-
dren or siblings to do here. This is fantastic.” On the league’s end, it was welcome news to hear that the city and Sports Authority would be lending a helping hand to complete the project. “It’s a relief to have this finally done,” Newton said. “This has been a long time coming, and with Sports Authority and our relationship with the city, we finally just went for it.” Winter Garden commissioners unanimously voted to contribute the $7,000 toward the project at a meeting in June. With the contribution to Winter Garden Little League, Sports Authority has now got-
ten involved with five total baseball leagues in Central Florida as part of an initiative to build partnerships in the community. Donations and contributions also have been made to Union Park Little League in east Orlando, Kissimmee Little League, South Orlando Babe Ruth and West Volusia Babe Ruth, near Sanford. “That’s Sports Authority’s whole goal — to give back,” Wilson said. “We appreciate Winter Garden Little League and all our partners, and we’re looking forward to spending many more years together.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
ALL-STARS REPORT by Emilee Jackson | Staff Intern
In the championship game of the District 14 11-YearOld All-Stars Tournament, the Windermere-National team cruised to a 13-1 victory over South Lake Little League’s American team. Three of those runs came via the bat of Wyatt Archer, who stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and drove in all three of his teammates. Wyatt’s big day at the plate has made him our Athlete of the Week. Why do you like baseball? I like baseball because it’s fun and you can really come together as a team. Who is your favorite team and player? Probably the (Los Angeles) Angels and Mike Trout. When you stepped up to the plate with the bases loaded, were you nervous? I wasn’t — I just tried to have fun. How did you feel when you made the hit? I felt good. Are you excited to have your team move on to sectionals? Yes, because I want us to represent Windermere (and) because I think we can go far. What do you think your team needs to do be successful? Defense is the main thing. Our
bats have been there every game, (but) our defense hasn’t. How do you think that you have improved this season as an individual? Probably on hitting and seeing the ball. Do you play any other sports? I don’t. When did you start playing baseball? When I was 4 years old.
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The Windermere-National All-Stars cruised to a big win over South Lake’s American team.
What is your favorite TV show? ESPN’s “SportsCenter.”
Windermere 11-year-olds break out bats in district championship victory
What do you want to be when you grow up? A Major League Baseball player.
The Windermere-National team won District 14 and advanced to Sectionals with a 13-1 victory over South Lake’s American team July 1.
What do you like most about the summer? No school. What’s your favorite school subject? Math, because it’s pretty easy.
WEST ORANGE — In a dominant showing against South Lake Little League’s American team, the Windermere-National 11-Year-Old All-Stars team won the Florida District 14 championship on July 1, 13-1. Windermere started ahead and never looked back en route to victory. Will Ross pitched three complete innings before being relieved by Tracey Mitchem in the fourth inning — the two aces combining to allow just one run. In the bottom of the fourth, South Lake looked as though it might rally, putting one run on the board and threatening to score more. Windermere stepped up and quelled that effort, though, and with South Lake unable to score enough runs to avoid the mercy rule, the contest came to a close. Although they enjoyed their district championship victory
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DISTRICT 14 — 11-YEAR-OLD ALLSTARS RESULTS SEMIFINALS JUNE 30 Windermere-National 18, Windermere-American 3 South Lake-American 4, Dr. Phillips 3 (eight innings) FINAL JULY 1 Windermere-National 13, South Lake-American 1 Games took place at Windermere Little League. that evening, the kids also are focused on preparing for the Section 5 Tournament. That tournament is scheduled for July 10 to 12 at Azalea Park Little League. Assistant coach Rob Mitchem said the team has
identified things to work on and has improved in the past seven games. “Early in the tournament, our bats were a little cold,” Mitchem said. “These last two games — especially in the semifinal and the final — we really hit the ball, and it showed on the scoreboard.” To prepare for the coming games, head coach Brian Paulsen said the boys are going to continue to practice hard and work together as a team. “We really focused on sportsmanship and trying to balance everyone’s experience and provide a good experience for everyone while representing the league in a positive manner,” he said. “We have a really good group of 12 kids that are exceptional athletes.” Contact Emilee Jackson at ejackson@wotimes.com.
WINDERMERENATIONAL 10-YEAROLDS WIN DISTRICT 14 The Windermere Little League’s 10-Year-Old All-Stars National team topped Dr. Phillips on July 1, 8-6, in the District 14 Championship. The game took place at South Lake Little League. Both teams put on dominant performances in the semifinals to earn a place in the championship. Windermere-National topped it’s counterpart, Windermere-American, 15-5. Dr. Phillips defeated the boys from Winter Garden, 9-0. Windermere-National now advances to the Section 5 Tournament July 10 to 12 at Azalea Park Little League.
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A MAN WITH MANY HATS by Emilee Jackson | Staff Intern
Ocoee alum juggles career as angler with side jobs in baseball Sean Blackketter, a former catcher for the Ocoee Knights, is an intern for the Winter Garden Squeeze and an umpire when not working as a professional fisherman at Disney. Sean Blackketter grew up around baseball and fishing. Today, he gets paid to do both. Blackketter not only spends time on the water as a professional fisherman for Disney but also works as an umpire and is an intern for the Winter Garden Squeeze this summer. “Fishing and baseball have always been a big influence in my life — my dad put me in both,” Blackketter said. “My dad took me fishing every weekend. Fishing and baseball is my life pretty much, (and) I get to do both as my jobs now.” Graduating from Ocoee High School in 2009, Blackketter currently is studying business with a minor in sports business management at the University of Central Florida. His connection with the Florida Collegiate Summer League and umpiring originates from his days with the Ocoee Knights baseball team in high school. Blackketter played as a catcher, and Adam Bates, a longtime umpire who is now the general manager for the Winter Garden Squeeze, often stood as the umpire behind him. “We just struck up a friendship,” Bates said. “Sean is very special to me, and I feel like he’s like my third son.” Inspired in part by Bates, Blackketter went to professional umpire school after graduating high school and began umpiring for Bates in the FCSL’s Futures Wood-bat League. Interning with the Squeeze became a natural fit given his chosen course of study at UCF. Blackketter’s best friend is also an intern with the
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Sean Blackketter worked the grill during a recent Winter Garden Squeeze home game. Blackketter is balancing an internship with the Squeeze, umpiring and working as a fisherman at Disney. Squeeze. Keith Hellebrand was a pitcher at Ocoee High School while Blackketter was a catcher. Because of this, they have a much closer friendship than many people that were on their team. Now, they strengthen their bond as a team in Winter Garden. “It’s really helped a lot, bonding-wise,” Hellebrand said. In his second summer with the Squeeze, Hellebrand is working on his broadcasting experience as a radio-television major at UCF. As the two have been working together during the summer, they have grown closer and developed as young professionals. Bates recalls when Blackketter first started, he was very quiet. Now, though, the former Knight is increas-
ingly vocal in his role with the team — a skill that should serve him well as he grows as a professional. “I challenged him to become a people-person,” Bates said. Blackketter usually starts his day at 5 a.m. For his role with Disney, he spends all day fishing with families on vacation. Blackketter started with Disney three years ago, working his way up to being a fisherman about 29 months ago. A few times this summer, he has gone directly from the boats at Disney to whichever ballfield at which the Squeeze is playing that day. The discipline and responsibility honed through juggling two positions this summer has contributed to his professional development.
“He’s got some maturity and professionalism that not everybody has,” Bates said. What has been important to Bates when choosing interns for the Squeeze is maintaining a local feel to the team. Many of the interns and staff are local or returning to the team. “I just want to show these kids — be it our players, be it our staff — there’s more than just balls and strikes in what goes on,” Bates said. Bates said having a pair of best friends on his staff of interns continues the legacy that the Squeeze is developing. “It’s just part of the Squeeze story that keeps getting written,” he said. Contact Emilee Jackson at ejackson@wotimes.com.
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PLAYERS MAKE ALL-STAR TEAM AS SQUAD HOPES TO TURN CORNER AFTER BREAK Seven members of the Winter Garden Squeeze were named to the “South” team for the Florida Collegiate Summer League’s annual All-Star Game, which took place on Tuesday after press time. The contest took place at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium. The Squeeze (3-19) sent pitchers Ian Doughty (New Mexico J.C.) and Mason Fryman (Shelton State); infielders Shawn Feltner, Luis Rivas-Lastra (Vernon Regional J.C.) and Bryant Miranda (Coppin State); and outfielders Chaz Boyer (New Orleans) and Cody Burgess (Polk State) to compete alongside teammates from the Altamonte Springs Boom and Winter Park Diamond Dawgs. Miranda and Feltner were starters. The “North” team comprised players from the Sanford River Rats, Leesburg Lightning and DeLand Suns. The All-Star Game also provides a three-day break for teams around the league, with play scheduled to resume on Thursday. For the Squeeze, the break will be an important time for players to refocus. Winter Garden ended its losing streak on June 28 with a win over Altamonte and won again on July 1, 4-1, against Leesburg. Since then, though, the Squeeze has stumbled again with three consecutive losses. First-year head coach Eddie Taubensee feels optimistic coming out of the break, though, that the last-place club will be able to gain ground in the second half on Winter Park (8-12), which is in fifth place. The top five teams advance to the playoffs. “The attitude (from the team) is so much better — this is not the same team we started off with at the
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D’Andre Knight pitched in relief against Sanford.
beginning of the year,” Taubensee said. “I’ve finally got a handle on what our team is and what it could be. I was handed this team a few days before opening day; I didn’t know any of these guys or have any college contacts. … It took a while to get to that spot, but we’re here and it has been a great learning experience.” The Squeeze will return to action July 9 at Sanford and return home to Heller Bros. Ballpark July 10, also against the River Rats. Winter Garden has 19 games remaining on the schedule in addition to any makeup games for contests that have been postponed because of weather. — Steven Ryzewski
CHURCH DIRECTORY To advertise in the Church Directory call 407-656-2121or email sfelt@wotimes.com FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 125 E Plant St., Winter Garden 407-656-2352 Sundays 8:30 am Traditional 9:45 am Bible Study 11:00 am Contemporary Awana - Wednesdays - 6pm Pastor Tim Grosshans www.fbcwg.org 2nd Campus: “FOUNDATION WORSHIP” Sundays 9:45 am - All Ages at Foundation Academy High School 15304 Tilden Road - Winter Garden www.FoundationWorship.com 407.730.1867 STARKE LAKE BAPTIST CHURCH 611 West. Ave., Ocoee Pastor Jeff Pritchard (407) 656-2351 Email: starkelakebaptist@gmail.com
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Major Wright (safety, Tampa Bay Bucs). Local high-school coaches will also be in attendance to help with the instruction. Campers, who will range in age from 6 to 15, will be from various branches of the Boys & Girls Club in Central Florida, as well as other youth organizations and local kids from Windermere, MetroWest and other parts of West Orange. Hester has a vision of one day launching his own youth center here in his new hometown, likely a Boys & Girls Club. As a youth in South Florida, Hester was heavily involved in a local branch and credits the guidance he received as helping him attain the success he has achieved. “(Hester is) a product of the Boys & Girls Club, and he had a mentor there who he felt kept him on the right track and helped him get where he is today,” Grunduski said. Although registration has ended, spectators are welcome to attend the event, and there is a waiting list for would-be participants. For more, visit devinhesterfoundation.org. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
going to dress them from head-to-toe in red, white and blue. … (The girls) were just amazed with the whole atmosphere (in Canada).” The Rizzos and Nuetzis live near one another — the Rizzos in Keene’s Pointe in Windermere and the Nuetzis in Windsor Landing in south Ocoee — and have grown as friends, in part, because of their girls’ love for the game of soccer. The families, who were on vacation together last weekend, watched as a group as the United States topped Japan, 5-2, in the World Cup Final. The girls play soccer competitively and also share a healthy obsession with their heroes of the pitch. Tracy Nuetzi said her girls have, on a few different occasions, been able to meet members of both the women’s national team and the men’s team. The general accessibility and friendliness of the stars from both teams — the girls have met goalkeeper Hope Solo, Alex Morgan and the men’s team’s Michael Bradley, among others — has helped foster their passion. “They can name every woman on the team and tell
FIELD / PAGE 1B traffic tucked behind the school — and certainly not the kind of traffic you would with foul balls bouncing on Park Avenue. The relationship would be symbiotic, too. Seeing the Squeeze would mean seeing downtown Winter Garden — and what fits better with a ballgame than grabbing a craft beer at the Crooked Can beforehand and dinner after? “It would be a game-changer for the community,” Squeeze General Manager Adam Bates said of the idea. “It would be a game-changer for the team and … the league. The downtown merchants wouldn’t know what to do with all the fans that would go there before the game and after the game.” The Squeeze is a great prod-
uct that provides affordable family-friendly entertainment, and if the senior field met the team’s needs, it would be a wild success. But not just for the Squeeze. The economic opportunities really make a stadium near downtown worthwhile: local Little League, travel and high-school tournaments, neutral-site college games, spring training for northern teams and maybe even Legacy Charter’s home games as its program begins next spring. Even a city commissioner agrees. “Nothing is more all-American than baseball — and I don’t think anything is more all-American than the city of Winter Garden,” said Winter Garden City Commissioner Bobby Olszewski. “If you look at the two coming together in the historic downtown, I think
you their number,” Tracy Nuetzi said. “They got (to see the players) up close, and they became frenetic about (the team) — they loved everything about it.” In addition to seeing the two matches involving the U.S., the two families took in two other matches during Group D play. While the crowd and people milling around the stadium were mostly there to support the United States, there were pockets of supporters from Sweden, Nigeria and Australia, which gave the girls some cultural exposure, also. “The people from Nigeria, they had all these drums and they would play the same song (throughout the match),” said Olivia Nuetzi, 10. The stars of the team, including Carli Lloyd — who scored a hat trick during the final on Sunday and led the team throughout the tournament — have become role models for young girls such as the Rizzos and Nuetzis. In a sports landscape largely dominated by male athletes, it has been a welcome addition to longtime women’s soccer and women’s sport supporters to see the women’s national team capture that’s a wonderful fit for our city and for our community. Baseball could really be a catalyst for a true economic-development engine, bringing people from outside (the community) to the downtown district.” Olszewski was thinking “build it and they will come” before this column was a blip on my radar. Around his first election, he asked the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals about relocating their spring training facilities to Winter Garden along State Road 429. Although that didn’t ultimately happen, the Astros did send representatives to tour the city, and Olszewski went on record in January in favor of a baseball facility near downtown. “I think if you’re having Major League Baseball teams take a look and at least making
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the attention of the nation. “It’s the most amazing thing, and even the male athletes are tweeting about it and saying all these wonderful things,” Tracy Nuetzi said. “It’s empowering.” For a young player such as Isabel Nuetzi, a student at Gotha Middle School, the girls are an inspiration of what she could accomplish one day. The girls agreed the experience of traveling to Canada was unforgettable, and they were struck by how many people had converged on Winnipeg for the games. The 15.2 rating that the final received showed the girls weren’t alone in their enthusiasm. It was an overnight rating that bested some of the ratings for contests in the most recent NBA Finals, Stanley Cup Final and World Series. And, although few expect soccer to overtake the NFL anytime soon, soccer giving football a run for its money one day is something young Olivia wouldn’t rule out. “I think one day, instead of having football be America’s most watched sport, I think it will be soccer,” Olivia said. Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com. a visit, you’re doing something right,” Olszewski said. “I think the entire community benefits.” So does Bates. Although he obviously has his second-year franchise in mind, he also is a youth and high-school umpire whose kids play in Winter Garden Little League. He knows the landscape of Central Florida baseball as well as anyone and points to a study on the economic impact of Sanford’s stadium as evidence that this could be a home run for all. “In 2013, for them to have over 500 events there in 365 days and have over $7 million in economic impact — those numbers don’t lie,” Bates said. So what would this entail? Well, some basic upgrades would be needed to suit the field to college and high-level high school and travel competition. For starters, the fences would need to be pushed back
Trio of Ocoee programs excels during summer
or Stucky, Nate Marrow and Matt Burgard has powered the team to its winning ways. Ocoee’s 16-and-under summer club is 7-5 so far. That team includes players such as Tyler Williams, Stephen Godek, Caleb Andraus, Kelton Butler, Ryan Lattner, Lincoln Fages, Trisden Brown, Josh Wilkerson, Kian Hall and Garret Duffia. A team made up of incoming freshman for the Knights is 4-3. “We have three teams playing this summer, so that’s a lot of baseball — but it gives us a chance to see what we have coming not just for next year, but also for down the road,” Brewer said. “We tell the kids when they come in that we have to outwork everybody if we want to be able to compete with the best teams in the area. … We still have a lot of baseball left this summer, so there is still a lot of work to be done.” Contact Steven Ryzewski at sryzewski@wotimes.com.
OCOEE — The baseball program at Ocoee High School is putting in work in the summer, with two travel ball teams consisting of Knights ballplayers showcasing their skills through the past few weeks. So far, Ocoee’s 18-and-under team, one of three ballclubs the program is showcasing this summer, has won three of four tournaments this summer. “We have a lot more kids running around the program this summer, which is a good sign that we are headed in the right direction,” Knights head coach Bobby Brewer said. “We have kids who are committing themselves to this program. It’s been fun to watch these kids grow as players as well as young men.” Strong play by returning Knights Noah Satterwhite, Logan Cariglio, Jordon Brong, Quinn Koller, Dylon Romano, Trever Daly, Trey Clifton, Colby Karr, Garret Butler, Trevand the lighting would need upgrades. Dugouts would require more space and a changing area. Seating for at least 800 spectators would be necessary. The playing surface is second behind the fences in terms of changes. A field would need to be professionally maintained — though Bates said one person could maintain all facilities on that block of fields. Mind you, this all wouldn’t need to be done at once. With a few bare minimum upgrades, the Squeeze could move in while the city courts others. Another possible location is Veterans Memorial Park across the street, still a short walk from downtown. If you’re not familiar with the potential of youth sports in economic impact, just look at Disney’s Wide World of Sports — an overflow of travel baseball events that could be
directed to the Winter Garden field — or places such as Seminole County, where a fiscally conservative government is investing heavily in youth sports facilities. What Winter Garden leaders did in the past decade is remarkable. The reinvigoration of downtown, rising property values and unique lifestyle have loaded the bases — and investing in baseball facilities could bring everybody home. Not some big stadium that doesn’t fit within the city’s identity, but a unique, intimate facility hearkening to its past. Remember, there’s a precedent for this — just consult the history center. When Terence Mann, played by James Earl Jones, concludes his famous monologue toward the climax of “Field of Dreams,” he tells Kevin Costner’s Ray Kinsella, “People will come, Ray — people will most definitely come.”
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You’re invited to call Yazmin Malgoza at Malgoza Group Real Estate (407-7214222 or toll free 1-855-929-6461). Malgoza Group Real Estate is located at 5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 310 in Orlando. Online, go to www.malgozagroup.com. Se Habla Espanol.
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